Gianni Gagliardo 2017 Barolo, Mosconi (Piedmont, Italy)

Another Barolo that rocked my world and this will do the same for yours

Gianni Gagliardo 2017 Barolo, Mosconi

 

>>> Written Review <<<

A mere 1100 bottles output from this southern exposed, warmer area ... This is a fruit forward number and while the nose leans on the dark side of the fruit spectrum along with mint and balsamic aromas; the palate shows off that dark fruit with a lovely freshness to it, and while there is a pleasant herbal character, it is suppressed by that dark fruit explosion.  (****+)

Gianni Gagliardo 2017 Barolo (Italian Wine)

This is not a single vineyard Barolo, nor a special selection Barolo, but it is a damn good Barolo

 

Gianni Gagliardo 2017 Barolo

 

 

--- THE WRITTEN REVIEW ---

 
A 30,000 bottle production where all crus contribute to the blend; it's a majority of La Morra, admits Stefano, and it is a wine released “ready to drink, but will age as well.” Lovely red and black fruit notes with strawberry, cherry, floral and menthol aromas ... Palate is all about freshness; but also with dark and red fruit, subtle pepper and other spices - shows more elegance than power and it's incredibly drinkable the moment the cork is popped. The finish has a lovely linger with balsamic and herbs.  (****+)

 

Gagliardo 2016 Barolo "La Morra" (The Wine Review - #328)

Gagliardo's "La Morra" Barolo is a real gem in the crown of this wineries portfolio

 

Gagliardo 2016 Barolo "La Morra"

 

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The Written Review ...

 

Gianni Gagliardo 2016 Barolo - La Morra

This is their “village” Barolo that encompasses two parcels in the final blend. This very aromatic offering shows notes of cherry, blackberry and floral ... On the palate it's soft and gentle with a medium length finish. Key notes here are cherry blossoms, blackberry, spiced plum, and gentle tannins - such a pretty and elegant wine that, like so many of these wines, is so very drinkable right now.  (****+)

 

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Aurelio Settimo 2015 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata (The Wine Review - #322)

Time to look at a single vineyard, or "cru" Barolo

 

Aurelio Settimo 2015 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata

 

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Aurelio Settimo 2015 Barolo, Rocche dell'Annunziata

 

This single vineyard, or “cru”, Barolo is aged extra time in barrel, cask and bottle - a total of 42 months before release and most of the wood is of the older French variety (between 12 and 18 years) large casks with no toast ... When all is said and done only 20% is new, meaning the wood does not play a significant role in flavouring. The Rocche is just a baby at the moment with aromas of rose petal, mocha, black cherry, black cranberry and all those smells translate to the palate, but with a power and weight on the tongue – plus there’s great structure and a hint of smoke. Ready in another couple of years, but will age well for a decade or more (many more) but it’s all going to depend if you want to keep that fruit profile intact.  (****)

 

Aurelio Settimo 2015 Barolo (The Wine Review - #303)

Is Barolo supposed to be so approachable right out of the gate? 

 

Looking at the Aurelio Settimo 2015 Barolo - 

 

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Massolino 2016 Barolo, Serralunga D'Alba (The Wine Review - #286)

A great vintage, a great wine - it's Piedmont in 2016 and it's a delight : 

 

Massolino 2016 Barolo, Serralunga D'Alba